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The ThinkPad T43 is a 2005 IBM laptop that has been shown running Windows releases from NT 4.0 through Windows 10 22H2 on bare metal, as documented by a Reddit user. This retro-computing demonstration serves as an accidental audit of Windows' long hardware memory, highlighting how a late-Windows-XP-era machine bridges the workstation NT world, the Vista driver-model rupture, and the extended support period of Windows 10. The T43's ability to run such a wide range of Windows versions bare-metal underscores the continuity and evolution of the PC platform, making it a notable subject for enthusiasts interested in retro computing and Windows compatibility across decades.
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    IBM ThinkPad T43 Runs Windows NT to 10 22H2 Bare-Metal: Retro Compatibility Audit

    A Reddit user known as MatiHalek has shown Windows releases spanning from Windows NT 4.0 through Windows 10 22H2 running directly on a 2005 IBM ThinkPad T43, using bare-metal installs rather than virtual machines and documenting the results through screenshots posted to r/Windows. The stunt is...
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